Strategic Secondary Phase Lead – Special Education

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Secondary Phase Lead for The Avenue Special School in Reading. The role involves strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Secondary department to ensure pupils make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally, and in preparation for adulthood.

The post emphasises curriculum coherence, quality assurance, and strong communication within a supportive team, with a January 2027 start and a closing date of 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school department at strategic level.
• Excellent communication and team-working abilities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of the Secondary department.
• Ensure the curriculum, assessment and pastoral systems are ambitious, coherent and personalised.
• Embed EHCP and PFA outcomes in planning and provision across the secondary phase.
• Engage with Personalised Learning Plans to support academic and personal development.

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Secondary Phase Lead for The Avenue Special School in Reading. The role involves strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Secondary department to ensure pupils make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally, and in preparation for adulthood.

The post emphasises curriculum coherence, quality assurance, and strong communication within a supportive team, with a January 2027 start and a closing date of 28 September 2026.